Are you seeking for admission into Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)? You would like to know the approved 2024/2025 OAU cut-off mark for your departmental course in ABU. Don’t worry we have got you covered with all aspect of OAU cut-off mark and screening points for all departments for this year admission.
Our team at Campus Times Nigeria are working tirelessly to source for vital information that will help you gain admission this year.
Although, the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) had set the cut-off marks or benchmark of 120 for Universities, 100 for Polytechnics and Colleges of Education.
Obafemi Awolowo University has however pegged their minimum cut-off marks to 200 for the 2024/2025 admission exercise.
OAU Admission Screening Requirements Details
In addition, to be eligible for admission into Obafemi Awolowo University, you must meet some certain admission requirements to be qualified for their screening exercise and be worthy to be offered provisional admission.
You will need the following under-listed documents such as:-
- Printed copy of your JAMB result.
- Original copy(s) of SSCE results (statements of result/certificate).
- Birth certificate/Age declaration.
- A letter of good conduct from your village head or a responsible member of your community/or Civil servant not below Grade Level 10 or it equivalent.
- Certificate of Local Government of origin.
OAU Cut-Off Mark For All Departmental Courses
The Obafemi Awolowo University admission processes is highly competitive and admission are given based on meeting the cut-off marks for each departments.
Below are courses offered in the university as well as their cut-off marks:-
FACULTY OF ADMINISTRATION
- Management and Accounting- Cut-Off Mark is 253.0
- International Relations- Cut-Off Mark is 233.0
- Local Government Studies- Cut-Off Mark is 210.0
FACULTY OF LAW
- Law- Cut-Off Mark is 291.5
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
- Medicine- Cut-Off Mark is 275.0
- Dentistry- Cut-Off Mark is 260.0
- Medical Rehabilitations- Cut-Off Mark is 248.0
- Nursing– Cut-Off Mark is 249.5
FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY
- Agricultural Engineering- Cut-Off Mark is 200
- Chemical Engineering- Cut-Off Mark is 250
- Computer Engineering- Cut-Off Mark is 250
- Computer Economics- Cut-Off Mark is 217
- Computer Mathematics- Cut-Off Mark is 250
- Elect/Elect Engineering- Cut-Off Mark is 252
- Food Engineering- Cut-Off Mark is 200
- Food Sci. & Technology- Cut-Off Mark is 200
- Material Science & Eng- Cut-Off Mark is 200
- Mechanical Engineering- Cut-Off Mark is 248
FACULTY OF PHARMACY
- Pharmacy- Cut-Off Mark is 252
FACULTY OF ARTS
- Drama- Cut-Off Mark is 269.5
- English- Cut-Off Mark is 270.5
- Literature in English- Cut-Off Mark is 253.0
- French- Cut-Off Mark is 259.0
- German- Cut-Off Mark is 249.5
- Portuguese- Cut-Off Mark is 226.0
- History and His./Inter. Rel.- Cut-Off Mark is 252
- Linguistics- Cut-Off Mark is 258.5
- Yoruba- Cut-Off Mark is 200
- Music- Cut-Off Mark is 236
- Philosophy- Cut-Off Mark is 260
- Religious Studies- Cut-Off Mark is 239
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
- Education/ English- Cut-Off Mark is 275
- Education/Yoruba- Cut-Off Mark is 200
- Education/Fine Arts- Cut-Off Mark is 200
- Education/Music- Cut-Off Mark is 200
- Education/CRS- Cut-Off Mark is 200
- Education/French- Cut-Off Mark is 220
- Education/History- Cut-Off Mark is 200
- Education/Economics- Cut-Off Mark is 240
- Education/Geography- Cut-Off Mark is 200
- Education/Political Science- Cut-Off Mark is 243
- Education/Social Studies- Cut-Off Mark is 208
- Education/Language Arts- Cut-Off Mark is 210
- Education/Guidance & Counselling- Cut-Off Mark is 212
- Physical & Health Education- Cut-Off Mark is 200
- Education/Biology- Cut-Off Mark is 211
- Education/Chemistry- Cut-Off Mark is 212
- Education/Physics- Cut-Off Mark is 215
- Education/Maths/Integrated Science- Cut-Off Mark is 200
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
- Agric. Economics- Cut-Off Mark is 200
- Animal Science- Cut-Off Mark is 200
- Agric. Extension and Rural Sociology- Cut-Off Mark is 200
- Family Health and Nutrition- Cut-Off Mark is 200
- Crop Production and Protection- Cut-Off Mark is 200
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
- Applied Geophysics- Cut-Off Mark is 200
- Biochemistry- Cut-Off Mark is 200
- Botany- Cut-Off Mark is 200
- Chemistry- Cut-Off Mark is 200
- Engineering Physics- Cut-Off Mark is 200
- Geology- Cut-Off Mark is 236
- Industrial Chemistry- Cut-Off Mark is 200
- Mathematics- Cut-Off Mark is 200
- Statistics- Cut-Off Mark is 200
- Microbiology– Cut-Off Mark is 234
- Physics- Cut-Off Mark is 200
FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN & MANAGEMENT
- Architecture- Cut-Off Mark is 229
- Building- Cut-Off Mark is 214
- Urban & Reg. Planning- Cut-Off Mark is 208.5
- Quantity Surveying- Cut-Off Mark is 215.5
- Fine Arts- Cut-Off Mark is 200
- Estate Management- Cut-Off Mark is 218.5
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
- Demography & Soc. Statistics- Cut-Off Mark is 209
- Economics- Cut-Off Mark is 271.5
- Geography- Cut-Off Mark is 216
- Political Science– Cut-Off Mark is 268
- Psychology – Cut-Off Mark is 244
- Sociology & Anthropology- Cut-Off Mark is 242.5
The above is OAU cut-off mark for all departmental courses, as well as their admission screening requirements details.
How to Calculate OAU Screening Aggregate Score
For a successful OAU Admission, see how to calculate OAU screening aggregate score for admission is computed as follows:
A = UTME-SCORE(over 400) divided by 8.
B = TOTAL O-LEVEL SCORE divided by 5.
C = TOTAL POST-UTME SCORE
POST-UTME AGGREGATE SCORE (100%) = (A + B + C)/100 x 100%
The POST-UTME SCREENING SCORE is computed as follows:
A = TOTAL O-LEVEL SCORE divided by 5
B = TOTAL POST-UTME SCORE
POST-UTME SCREENING SCORE (100%) = (A + B)/50 x 100%
To be considered for admission, candidates must score at least 50% on the POST-UTME SCREENING SCORE.
The POST-UTME AGGREGATE SCORE (which includes the UTME score) will be used for FACULTIES and DEPARTMENTS placement.
OAU Post UTME Date 2024/2025 Session
The Management of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU) will release the 2024/2025 Post UTME screening application form on Monday, August 12th 2024.
Interested applicants can now register for the form online from August 12th to 9th September, 2024. Read on to understand the admission and registration process.
Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU Post UTME Screening Date will possibly be slated for the month of September.
Visit the OAU website via www.oauife.edu.ng to check the venue and time when your departmental screening will hold.
What is the Cost of OAU Post UTME Form?
The cost of OAU Post UTME Form is N2,000 (Two Thousand Naira Only). Candidates are to login to the portal and make payment using Remita.
After the online payment, fill in your bio-data and printout the Post UTME Screening Schedule from OAU Website and check the details of the screening exercise including time and venue.
Eligibility for OAU Post UTME 2024/2025
- Candidates who chose Obafemi Awolowo University as their 1st choice.
- Candidates who scored 200 and above in the last Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
- Candidates who possess a minimum of five(5) O’level credit passes in accordance with the University’s Entry Requirements
How Do I Get OAU Post UTME Application Form?
Candidates who wish to register should visit the school website for OAU Post UTME at www.oauife.edu.ng/eportals.
You will be required to upload your JAMB result and O’Level result on the portal before registration. So fill out the online registration form and upload your O’Level result on the portal.
How To apply for OAU Post UTME Form:
Candidates should carefully follow the details below:
- Candidates are to visit https://admissions.oauife.edu.ng/
- Log on to the site with your JAMB Registration Number as Username and Surname as Password.
- Fill out the biodata form and click continue.
- Obtain an RRR (Remita Retrieval Reference) and use it to make payments at any commercial bank.
- Once payment is accepted, the system logs out and you can now log in again.
- Login, Complete the form and Submit
NOTICE: Please note that candidates are required to submit a WAEC PIN and Serial number or NECO result checker details for verification of O’level results during the registration.
Deadline for OAU Post UTME registration is 9th September 2024.
You may also check OAU Resumption Date.
Universities,Polytechnics, Colleges Of Education That Accepts Between 160 To 170 Cut-Off Mark
You do not need to be concerned if you are frustrated or have lost hope of gaining admission because your JAMB score is less than 180. You still have several options for admission to one of Nigeria’s educational institutions.
We have compiled a list of universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education in Nigeria that accept 160-170 cut-off marks, from which you can choose to pursue your dream of a successful academic career.
- Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State – 170
- Redeemers University, Ogun State – 170
- Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State – 170
- Federal School of Surveying, Oyo, Oyo State – 170
- Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State – 170
- Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State – 170
- Adamawa State University, Mubi, Adamawa State – 170
- Sokoto State University, Sokoto, Sokoto State – 160
- Paul University, Awka, Anambra State – 160
- Nana Aishat Memorial College of Education, Kwara State – 160
- Madonna University, Okija, Imo State – 160
- Kwararafa University, Wukari, Taraba State – 160
- Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Kano State – 160
- Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Ekiti State – 160
- Hallmark University, Ijebu-Itele, Ogun State – 160
- Godfrey Okoye University, Urgwuomu-Nike, Enugu State – 160
- Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State – 160
- Federal University, Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi State – 160
- Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State – 160
- Edo University, Iyamho, Edo State – 160
- College of Agriculture, Jalingo, Taraba State – 160
- City of College of Education, Garki, Abuja FCT – 160
- Calvin Foundation College of Education, Naka, Benue State – 160
- Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun State – 160
- Baze University, Abuja, FCT – 160
- Augustine University, Ilara, Lagos State – 160
- American University of Nigeria, Yola, Adamawa State – 160
- Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State – 160
- Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Oyo State – 160
Frequently Asked Questions:
What Qualifies me for OAU Admission?
You must meet OAU’s UTME cut off mark is 200. Candidates should have selected Obafemi Awolowo University in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination registration. Candidates must also have at least 5 Credit Passes in the relevant O’Level subjects, including Mathematics and English, in one sitting.
What is OAU Cut off mark for Post-UTME?
The OAU post-UTME cut off mark for the previous admission year, 2024/2025, was 50%. That is, candidates with a post-UTME score of at least 50 out of 100 were eligible to be considered for admission..
Is OAU willing to accept second choice?
No, it does not! OAU does not accept second-choice candidates.
How does OAU make admission decisions?
MERIT Admission to OAU means that you were admitted because you deserved it. It is due to a high JAMB and Post-UTME score. This means that admission to OAU is based on 45% MERIT, 35% Catchment, and 20% ELDS.
Can I get into OAU without taking JAMB?
In general, all Obafemi Awolowo University applicants seeking direct entry must have at least five O’level passes in relevant subjects at more than two sittings. Applicants must also obtain the JAMB direct entry form in order to be considered for admission.
What is the minimum age for OAU?
The required minimum age is 16 years. Your o level result(s) must include at least 5 credit passes obtained in no more than two sittings. In JAMB, score higher than the minimum cut-off mark.
Is OAU offering scholarships?
Crowneex. The 234 Project, in collaboration with the Busola Oke Foundation, is presenting the Ore-Ofe Scholarship, scholarship opportunities to three students at the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University.
Please Note: We have a team of Course advisers who are always available and willing to guide you with matters relating to your admission this year. Kindly, drop your comments and questions below and we will assist you promptly.
